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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Wanja say Karega has in his veins?

2. About what person does Karega ask?

3. On whom does Munira spy?

4. What does Wanja mix with Thang'eta?

5. What does Munira accuse Wanja of being?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why does Wanja want to get revenge on Munira? How will it help her situation if she does get revenge? What do you think would be the best way for Wanja to hurt Munira?

Essay Topic 2

Who are the KCO and how influential has the KCO been in Kenya? What are Thiog'o views of the KCO? How does he express his views in the novel?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the values of 1970's Kenya.

1) Why was development and change such an issue during this time?

2) In what ways are the characters' negative characteristics a product of their time? Do you think Kenya was going through a transitional phase in the Seventies? What significant changes do you think occurred during this period?

3) How much has Kenya changed since the Seventies?

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